Clanking sound in front end

[01_Celica_GT]

When even i go over bumps in my civic at a lower speed i always hear like clanking or like metal tinging together. Im not sure what it could be. Has anyone else ever had this problem?

[polacek]

Location of this? In the springs, muffler, etc? Details please.

[01_Celica_GT]

I think it might have something to do with the suspension but i only hear it when i drive so there is no way for me to totally know whewre it is. I am getting new struts and springs put on to see if that helps, but I think i found it the other day.

I accidently hit a little metal peice on the back of the brake caliper and it madee the exact same sound I hear. So I am thinking it has something to do with the brake pads.

I took a picture of it.

[R-6]

Hi there
the clanking noise is because of the upper control arms are gonna break it happended to me and left me on the side of the road
I hope this can help you

[CivicSpoon]

Sounds more like a heat shield rattling. I just started having it with my car in the past 2-3 months. Is it really loud or quiet enough where you can't hear it when you're playing music in your car?

[CIVICLX93]

hey i have experienced the heat sheild also the sheild behind the rotor and also ball joints and bushings could be your problem. my car makes a grinding noise when ever the wheel moves

[polacek]

CIVICLX93, does the noise come when you turn? If so, it's your CV joint. Check the boot. If it is cracked, then you have contamination. My muffler makes a clanking sound at certain idle speeds. Somewhere below the hand brake. I think it is a small rock that is sitting on the heat shield. Only a guess though.

[CIVICLX93]

i had replaces my axles about a year ago i havent checked the boots but ive seen the control arm bushings and they are shot along with my lower ball joints

[CIVICLX93]

i have the bal joints and bushings i just dont know how to replace them

[01_Celica_GT]

how much is the labor on all of that stuff? ball joints, bushings, axels, cv joint?

[typerx7]

check ball joints, brake pads, even rocks get behind the shield on the rotor. Whenever my axle nut came loose i would hear a grinding noise. just check the whole front end for loose nuts etc.

[GEESERTEG]

Make sure that your brake pad retaining clips arent broke. I had the same rattle everytime I hit a bump. Honda can get those spring clips for about 10 to 15 each.

[01_Celica_GT]

to tell you the truth, I think it might be those clips. I accidently hit the back of the caliper when i was lookin at something and it made the same noise as when i drive down the road... your probably right.

where do you get those? Honda dealer?

[Alex37211]

I get a similar rattle sound from my 95 hatch, but only in the first 10 seconds or so after I start it. When it's just sitting there parked, after i start it. It sounded just like the heat restricter plate on the exhaust manifold so i took it off and it still makes the noise. It even does it if i put it in gear and go right when i start it, but only for like 10 or 15 seconds. Do I need that heat shield on my exhaust manifold? Cause' I didn't put it back on.